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AE51 XLB

2001 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,011 mi
Last recorded159,011 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Ford Transit118,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 XLB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 159,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 130,518 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 130,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,464 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear cracked and perished

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,343 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position or open but opened on prechecks (8.4.1)

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion exhaust outer casing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by bump stop (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear cracked and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2014 101,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 95,239 miles

general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,597 miles

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2011 72,990 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 57,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,204 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,881 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 41,862 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 32,100 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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AE51 XLB is a 2001 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 118,501 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 XLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 XLB registered?

AE51 XLB is a 2001 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is AE51 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 XLB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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